transistor radio

noun

somewhat old-fashioned
: a small radio that has transistors

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The Eldorado Brougham was hand-built in 1957 and outfitted with every conceivable luxury feature of the time, including cruise control, an automatic headlight dimmer, power windows, a transistor radio, and air conditioning—features that would become standard in cars in the decades after. — Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025 Lego Icons Retro Radio Building Set This super cool ’70s-style Lego transistor radio is one of the newest additions to the Lego Icons series, which has included other nostalgic builds like a working Pac-Man arcade game and a Transformers action figure. — Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025

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